The Resume

(April 8, 1949- )
Born in Hampshire, England
Film, television, radio, and theater director
Directed the 1999 Oscar Best Picture winner 'Shakespeare in Love'
Other credits include 'Prime Suspect 4,' 'Mrs. Brown,' and 'Proof'

Why he might be annoying:

He shares his name with a sportscaster and hockey player.
Many film critics and television audiences were wrenching with anger that his film 'Shakespeare in Love' won the Best Picture Oscar award over favorite 'Saving Private Ryan.'
He had less success since 'Shakespeare in Love.'

Why he might not be annoying:

He worked with two dames: Judi Dench and Helen Mirren.
He directed radio versions of the Star Wars saga.
He received a Prix Italia for directing the play 'Wings.'

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Artsy/Fartsy Directors
• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 04]
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [April] (Ranked: 4081949)
• I Directed the Winner of the Best Picture Oscar but Lost the Best Director Oscar (Ranked: 1998)
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 62)
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Profiles 26751-27000 (Ranked: 26940)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 47 Votes: 70.21% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying